Category Archives: Esther

Courage to Carry Out Your Purpose

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Mark Shields

The event recorded in Esther 4 is larger than Esther’s self-interest. She felt that she was placed in her position as Queen for a purpose and had the courage and initiative to step up and take on the challenge. She … Continue reading →

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Feeding Our Faith Will Starve Our Fears

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Mark Shields

Strong faith helps us to boldly stand up for God even under stress or danger and if we continuously feed our faith, our fears eventually will starve. Be thankful during fearful circumstances that we can pray for help and fight … Continue reading →

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Appreciate and Affirm

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Mark Shields

While reading Esther 3, there are warnings given about self-importance. This has made me think about how important every individual is to God. That He sent His Son to die for you and for me. We shouldn’t point our finger … Continue reading →

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Excellent Leaders See Potential and Greatness in all People

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in Esther 3, Haman was honored by the king and his servants but Mordecai would not kneel down before Haman. Tensions grew between them because Mordecai was Jewish and his conscious would not allow him to give that much … Continue reading →

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What Can We Learn From Esther

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Mark Shields

The question brought up in yesterday’s post about Esther 2 was what can we learn from Esther? One of her character traits was loyalty. Mordecai gave her instructions and she followed. This day with God, let us lay out our … Continue reading →

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